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Ukrainian forces struck the Progress Rocket and Space Center, which produces Soyuz-2. 1b rockets. This could slow the deployment of Russia’s “Rassvet” satellite program.
On the night of August 15, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the "Progress" rocket and space center in Samara and the "Savasleyka" airfield. Fires were recorded at both sites; the extent of the damage is being clarified.
The Polish government threatened to review the $50 million annual payments to Starlink after the country was excluded from the European roaming zone. Ministers are demanding that SpaceX restore equal conditions for Polish customers.
Serhii Beskrestnov said that Russia's "Rassvet" satellite network will allow the enemy to attack Ukraine with UAVs controlled online. He considers creating electronic warfare systems against this network a priority.
Elon Musk refused to let Ukraine use Starlink to strike Russian ballistic missile launchers, citing the risk of escalation and calling for negotiations. At the same time, Ukraine continues a systematic campaign of long-range strikes against strategic facilities of the Russian Federation using its own capabilities.
Ukraine has limited capabilities to destroy Russian launchers, especially on the territory of the Russian Federation. Experts believe that the emergence of its own ballistic missiles could radically change the situation.
Russia’s satellite system “Rassvet” is already providing two stable communication windows over Ukraine every day. Ukraine has limited time to counter it before the system is fully deployed.
SpaceX lost nearly $500 billion in market value after peaking at $2 trillion. Revenue rose to $7.8 billion, but capital spending on AI exceeded expectations.
SpaceX shares lost half their value from the June peak, investors fear exaggerated prospects. Musk will answer questions during the first financial report after going public.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Washington convinced American lawmakers of Ukraine's ability to win the war. He emphasized that new sanctions could force the kremlin to sit down at the negotiating table.
The SBU detained a Russian agent in Dnipro who organized a scheme for the illegal verification of Starlink terminals. He activated over 1,000 satellite communication systems for the Russian military, the SBU stated.
Elon Musk considers the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine unrealistic. He calls for a pragmatic peace solution to avoid further losses.
Elon Musk stated that Russian military obtained Starlink terminals through smuggling. To solve the problem, the company created a "whitelist" of approved devices together with the Ukrainian government.
SpaceX conducted the 13th test flight of Starship, putting 20 next-generation Starlink satellites into orbit. The ship successfully splashed down in the Indian Ocean, while the booster fell into the Gulf of Mexico.
Sergei Lavrov stated that the US, through arms supplies and intelligence data, is directly involved in directing Ukrainian weapons at targets in Russia. Tomorrow he plans a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The SBU counterintelligence prevented a terrorist attack by detaining a Russian agent who was planting explosives under a military vehicle. According to the SBU, the recruited deserter also registered Starlink terminals for the enemy.
The company reported that the new mission will be aimed at extending the operational life of such satellites.
Russia launched a second batch of "Rassvet" satellites, an analogue of Starlink. There are currently up to 40 satellites in orbit, but several hundred more are needed for military use.
Law enforcement officers detained the suspects in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions. They registered Starlink terminals for a fee, which were then used by the occupiers.
After the government's resignation due to the dismissal of Prime Minister Svyrydenko, the future of Defense Minister Fedorov is uncertain. President Zelenskyy has not yet made a decision, and among the possible candidates are Klymenko and Budanov.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has changed the rules for Starlink registration; now you need to specify the KIT number and UTID. New services have been added for removing terminals from the register and obtaining a device extract.
Guido Crosetto proposes expanding European defense beyond the EU to include the United Kingdom, Norway, Turkey, and Ukraine. He also emphasized the need to strengthen cybersecurity and create a center for combating hybrid warfare.
European G7 member states, as well as the United States, will produce in Ukraine "not only air defense systems, but also deep strike capabilities," a diplomatic source noted.
The Minister of Defense noted that the emergence of Ukrainian ballistic missiles will change everything in this war, as well as Ukraine's status in the world.
The dictator noted the slow progress of Russian troops and the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes. Putin appears to have begun acknowledging some of the setbacks facing the Russian military.
Following SpaceX's public offering, shares rose to $166, and capitalization reached $2. 18 trillion. Elon Musk's net worth is estimated at $1.1 trillion.
The SBU has detained an Odesa resident who registered over 12 Starlink terminals for Russian forces. The perpetrator faces life imprisonment for high treason.
Iran has accused the US and Israel of using Starlink and is threatening attacks on Musk's assets. Ground stations in Qatar, Jordan, and the UAE are under threat.
Bureau 1440 has lost one of the 16 serial satellites of the Rassvet system. The project, worth hundreds of billions of rubles, is the Russian analog of the Starlink network.
Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is nearing the creation of its own ballistic missiles for strikes against the Russian Federation. Earlier, Fire Point co-owner Denys Shtilerman reported that the company is completing tests of a new long-range missile with a range of up to 850 km.